Libya, Mali, and the Reality of Unintended Consequences
At least 39 foreign hostages were killed by terrorists in Algeria, and the reason why shouldn't be a mystery.
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How Big Government Undermines Freedom and Prosperity
The dangers of viewing government as the be-all-and-end-all of our society.
Will Obama Shun 'Perpetual War'?
Peace is not really peace-it's just a term we use for that brief interval between invasions.
How Graffiti Empowers Big Government
While advocates present graffiti as a liberating force, graffiti has also given local governments a pretext to expand their coercive powers.
Shopping Around for a Better Life
It's good that we have places like Texas and New Hampshire to which fed-up citizens can escape.
Look Who's Mocking Fascist Fear-Mongering Now
Is it really so outrageous to believe the government of the United States is capable of tyranny?
Do We Want Better Enforcement of Misguided Gun Restrictions?
"Universal background checks" could unjustly deny millions of people the right to armed self-defense.
Obama Promises a Big Push on Climate Change
The president appears determined to confront climate change, with or without the help of Congress.
India's Selective Outrage: The Tale of Two Rapes
Indians need to hold politicos who sponsor sexual violence accountable
The Pomp and Circumstance of the Inauguration
The only part of the inaugural ceremony required by the Constitution is the oath of office.
Europe: America's Crystal Ball?
A new book warns that the United States is adopting a European economic culture.
What to Expect from Obama's Second Term
A few shreds of evidence that Obama might follow through on a center-right policy agenda
The Myth of Free Medicaid Money
Advocates are pitching Medicaid expansion as another painless free lunch.
MLK's Contested Yet Universal Blueprint for Freedom
The fight over King's legacy is testament to the rare power of his words
The War on Pot: Not a Safe Bet
The worst you can say about pot is that it produces intense, unreasoning panic-in drug warriors.
The Bank of England's Flawed Approach to Monetary Policy
Central banks lack both the power and the knowledge needed to deliver stable growth.
No More Corporate Welfare
Selective, complicated exceptions to the law do not reduce the burden of government
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Washington, D.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Racket
Policing for profit in the nation's capital.
The FDA's Pathetic Food Safety Proposal
Federal regulators want to impose costly new rules that won't make our food any safer.
The Cynicism of Dick Morris
One of the architects of the anti-militia panic is now borrowing the militias' rhetoric.
Jerry Brown's Budget Is a Boon to California Unions
The Golden State governor rewards public-sector workers while ignoring the state's tsunami of debt.
Broken City and Mama
Russell Crowe vs. Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Chastain vs. unspeakable evil.
Gun Control's Potemkin Village
Most measures will have little or no effect on the problems they are supposed to address
On Guns, an Abuse of Power
Not a single one of the items Obama intends to implement would have stopped Adam Lanza.
6 Video Games Every Libertarian Should Play
Post-apocalyptic America, Ayn Rand underwater, the decline of the Wild West, and more.
Guns and the Government
The country is ablaze with debate about guns, and the government is determined to do something.
Can a Carbon Tax Solve Man-Made Global Warming?
In theory carbon taxes are a good idea. But the practical reality is a different story.
Jail Comments Raise Lots of Questions
"Divisive" comments about mandatory contraceptive coverage
The Media Is Obsessed With Bad News
To keep scare stories in perspective, remember all the good news that gets less attention.
Scalia Gives the Government a Surprise Boost in Property Rights Case
Property rights advocates faced an unlikely opponent during Supreme Court oral argument this week.
The Threat Posed by Gun Magazine Limits
Bans on "large capacity ammunition feeding devices" could endanger victims instead of saving them.
Sonia Sotomayor's Disappointing Memoir
The Supreme Court justice sheds little light on her legal approach.
Barack Obama, Jon Stewart, Sandy Hook, and "Common Sense" Gun Control
The impulse to control weapons more is understandable, even if it's misplaced.
'No Labels'? No Thanks!
Self-congratulatory, schoolmarmish earnestness and warmed over Beltway pap
Let Courts Handle Detroit's Inevitable Bankruptcy
A pre-packaged bankruptcy that requires state involvement would be politically explosive.
Bloomberg vs. the Bus Drivers
Public-sector union power has reached the point where even Mayor Bloomberg is concerned.
Spending Cuts Are Mostly Fiction
Only in Washington could you get away with referring to both spending hikes and tax hikes as spending "cuts."
Will Dodd-Frank Trigger a New Financial Crisis?
A new book warns of the unintended consequences of the massive regulatory overhaul.
Against Government Debt
Thomas Jefferson's favorite economist had some harsh things to say about government borrowing
Americans Support Food Freedom by a Wide Margin
A new poll finds Americans oppose food bans by a 5-1 margin and food taxes by a 2-1 margin. Supporters of food freedom should take note-and maybe even a victory lap.
The Ron Paul Legacy
The libertarian Texas congressman has retired. Will his radical ideas stick around on Capitol Hill?
Hiring More Cops Is Not the Answer
Public officials need to consider a wider array of crime-fighting options.
